Foursquare City Guide 2016.10.12 (Android 4.0.3+)

Ever wonder what *exactly* goes into the number rating you see on Foursquare?With this release we're showing you the recipe to our special sauce. The main ingredient? Input from folks like you on whether you liked, disliked, or thought a place was just okay. Mix in a scoop of visits from the people that go there, add a generous sprinkle of helpful tips, and there you have it. Special sauce….or, a thoughtfully calculated rating.

Find the best places to eat, drink, shop or visit . Foursquare is the city guide that will lead you to the perfect spot -- anywhere in the world. Get helpful, positive tips from our trusted global community and keep track of where you you've been and where you want to go, all in one place.

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With Foursquare you can:-Join a community of people just like you who love to explore and seek out hidden gems. -Read short tips written by real people all over the world. (No negative rants or businesses paying for positive reviews.)-Make lists for any occasion! Keep a running to-do of neighborhood hot spots, or places you want to try while traveling.-Add tastes, rate places, and lifelog where you’ve been to get hyper-personalized recommendations.-Follow friends, brands, and influencers and uncover the best experience possible with millions of tips about off-the-menu items, speakeasy entrances, wifi passwords, and much more.-Keep a history of the places you’ve been. Never forget a memory, photo, or the name of that incredible pizza place you went to while visiting Rome. -Find exactly what you’re looking for. Faster.

A note on battery:We've spent years developing the location technology that powers Foursquare, making it extremely power efficient.